Cinque Terre · SpringMonth summary
Cinque Terre weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
52% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cinque Terre in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Cinque Terre in May: 18°C and 12.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cinque Terre in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Spring marks the start of the good season in Cinque Terre. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 52% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 9°C | 39% | 4.6 | 7.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.1 | 8.4h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 12°C | 39% | 4.3 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 15°C | 39% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 18°C | 52% | 4.8 | 12.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.5 | 13.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 26°C | 24% | 1.6 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 30% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 22°C | 39% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 40% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 48% | 6.6 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.2 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cinque Terre averages 18°C, 52% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -28%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cinque Terre in May
Is May a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
May is an acceptable time for Cinque Terre (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in May?
Yes, 52% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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